Location & Surroundings
Salmela is a settlement in Kainuu, Finland, at 148 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Suomussalmi, 29 km to the northeast. The national capital Helsinki is about 535 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kajaani Airport, 59 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
64° 41' 0" N, 28° 31' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 148 m
- Timezone Europe/Helsinki
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +358
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:24
- Sunrise 08:07
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 9 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Salmela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salmela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.8 to 4.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 167 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,035.2 hPa
Clouds
73 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | -0.7 | 1.7 | 269 | 80 | 1,035.2 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -0.8 | 2.3 | 228 | 82 | 1,036.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.4 | 4.6 | 214 | 70 | 1,034.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.8 | 6.1 | 224 | 67 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 167.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.1 | 5.8 | 232 | 82 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.7 | 5.3 | 234 | 88 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.0 | 3.7 | 229 | 94 | 1,034.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.0 | 2.9 | 225 | 79 | 1,035.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 173.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 1.5 | 1.7 | 212 | 94 | 1,035.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 28.8 | n/a |
| 54h | -0.1 | 1.8 | 192 | 88 | 1,035.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -0.5 | 1.8 | 159 | 82 | 1,034.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.9 | 2.6 | 145 | 70 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 173.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 2.5 | 2.6 | 142 | 78 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 25.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salmela?
Now -0.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.8 to 4.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 167 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Salmela today?
Sunrise around 08:07 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 9h 27m.
What is the local time in Salmela?
Local time is 08:24. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Salmela?
Salmela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Salmela?
DEM 148 m.
Where is Salmela located?
It is at 64.68333, 28.51667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salmela in?
It is in Finland.